As migrant arrivals on the southern shores of Crete surge, Greece has mobilized naval forces to tackle the escalating situation amid fears of a new mass migration wave. Smugglers have been directing boats from eastern Libya, resulting in a staggering 174% increase in migrant arrivals this year, with over 7,300 reaching Crete and Gavdos. Emergency shelters are overwhelmed, and the lack of registration centres is exacerbating the critical conditions. The mission, coordinated with European and Libyan support, aims to patrol the waters south of Crete to manage this ongoing crisis.
Greece is sending naval forces to confront a possible new mass migration wave, as smugglers exploit routes from Libya to the Greek islands. The situation has seen a 174% rise in migrant arrivals since last year and this year alone, over 7,300 migrants have landed on Crete and Gavdos. Emergency shelters are overwhelmed without any registration centres, prompting critical conditions requiring urgent attention.
The response mission is supported by European and Libyan coordination, aiming to patrol south of Crete to stem the rising tide of migration. This effort reflects growing concerns among officials as migrant arrivals continue to increase at alarming rates.
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